Monday, November 24, 2008
<--->my 1st entry<--->
Jazs speak:
erm.. this is my 1st entry to this blog.. wat should i write eh... have got lots of thing in mind but dunnoe what to write first. haha.. wat to do it's a one life time thingy sia...
LOL
okie.. let continue from what antz have mentioned.. the next thing we did is to source for venue.. we did have many thing in mind at first.. for instance:
1) a chalet celebration where we rent one of those big bungalow
2) a yatch club where we would arrived by yatch (my cousin were asking what if i drop into the sea.. TOUCH WOOD LO!!)
3) some of the country clubs
4) Jewel Box at Mount Faber (i simply love that!!!BUT it's simply x)
5) A numbers of hotel like Swissotel Merchant Court, Carlton and others
Then we come back to a point to decide the number of guest to invite... if we were to invite more people, we would need a bigger area to accomodate all. So after much discussion with our family, we decide to have a small and cosy one with our close relative..
And we had to leave all our beloved friend out for our ROM as we find that it would be tough for us to handle too much people at one time for such a short ceremony and we do not wish to neglect any friends or relatives. So we have decided that we would invite all friend to celebrate with us in small and cosy groups la okie (post celebration after our ROM).. Dun tell us, u not free to meet up then!
Erm.. where are we! oh yea so in the end, after spoken to many venues, we shortlisted a few as some were given poor attitudes like the "Pony Jet" (LOL) and some were realli exp like "Jew Pox".
SO one fine day, we went down to this hotel near The Cathy and SMU... it called the Rendezvous Hotel. We meet with their banquet sale officier Sharon, a sweet looking and polite lady. She is the type that does not mind to go extra miles for her client unlike some who is out to eat u up if u are not careful.. Anyway had quite good experience with her as she were able to provide us with what we want. Even though the hotel is not veri big or posh but it is of some we want.
The arrangement provided:
+ a function room for the signing ceremony, we can bring in our own decoration no pro with that
+ after which all the guest will proceed to the straits cafe to have their international buffets.. (guess everyone would most pro prefer that compare to the ten main courses buffet we were to choose)
+ All our guest would be seated in a private corner (According to her, it should be quite exculsive la.. (But some stuff u nv see, u nv noe rite)
erm.. this is my 1st entry to this blog.. wat should i write eh... have got lots of thing in mind but dunnoe what to write first. haha.. wat to do it's a one life time thingy sia...
LOL
okie.. let continue from what antz have mentioned.. the next thing we did is to source for venue.. we did have many thing in mind at first.. for instance:
1) a chalet celebration where we rent one of those big bungalow
2) a yatch club where we would arrived by yatch (my cousin were asking what if i drop into the sea.. TOUCH WOOD LO!!)
3) some of the country clubs
4) Jewel Box at Mount Faber (i simply love that!!!BUT it's simply x)
5) A numbers of hotel like Swissotel Merchant Court, Carlton and others
Then we come back to a point to decide the number of guest to invite... if we were to invite more people, we would need a bigger area to accomodate all. So after much discussion with our family, we decide to have a small and cosy one with our close relative..
And we had to leave all our beloved friend out for our ROM as we find that it would be tough for us to handle too much people at one time for such a short ceremony and we do not wish to neglect any friends or relatives. So we have decided that we would invite all friend to celebrate with us in small and cosy groups la okie (post celebration after our ROM).. Dun tell us, u not free to meet up then!
Erm.. where are we! oh yea so in the end, after spoken to many venues, we shortlisted a few as some were given poor attitudes like the "Pony Jet" (LOL) and some were realli exp like "Jew Pox".
SO one fine day, we went down to this hotel near The Cathy and SMU... it called the Rendezvous Hotel. We meet with their banquet sale officier Sharon, a sweet looking and polite lady. She is the type that does not mind to go extra miles for her client unlike some who is out to eat u up if u are not careful.. Anyway had quite good experience with her as she were able to provide us with what we want. Even though the hotel is not veri big or posh but it is of some we want.
The arrangement provided:
+ a function room for the signing ceremony, we can bring in our own decoration no pro with that
+ after which all the guest will proceed to the straits cafe to have their international buffets.. (guess everyone would most pro prefer that compare to the ten main courses buffet we were to choose)
+ All our guest would be seated in a private corner (According to her, it should be quite exculsive la.. (But some stuff u nv see, u nv noe rite)
Some other arrangement will be finalize later on when the date is nearer..
Let hope everything go well...
:)
Sign off Monday, November 24, 2008
<--->Proposal<--->
Antz says :
After our decision. There comes Antz's first hurdle...
It seem perfectly fine when we go out together for dinner. But this issue... You know... How to ask.... It seems like a huge rock on my back...
But it's an 'No Way Out' thing to be completed. So I was dragged into her parents' room and force to 'whisper' out our plan. I think they somehow knew we are gonna ROM, after Jazs hinted they countless times since CNY 08. *Hee~ 'Green light given!
For my parents, we talk about it over a dinner. *No sweat! I guess our decision also give my mum something happy to look forward to at the end of 2008! And I'm certainly glad about it.
After showing them our proposal, it is time for
It was around July 08, where we started sourcing out for rings... I have always taken a special liking on Soo Kee's Brilliant Rose.
* I think Jazs also like ba... Seem more like I decide! Haha!!
Erm.. Not really in fact, I did bring Jazs around most jewellery shops for surveying. She, too, like Brilliant Rose better. Along these trips, I was always acting as "Dear, there's be no surprise. Just take your pick here la..." Not sure if she wanna 'force' me to a corner, so as to propose to her. She will mostly pull me out of the shop, saying, "I will consider..."
Luckily, one of my colleague brought me to this Soo Kee branch located at Toa Payoh Hub, and introduce me to a friendly staff down there. What is most comfortable while being attended by her is that, she doesn't look down on a guy in GIO jeans & polo tee! (You may ask me for her name if you planning to get SooKee's stuffs there) I think even Jazs agreed, as we went 3 other Soo Kee outlets around Singapore.
One evening, I went over and brought for Jazs, her very first diamond ring! I was very excited to pass it to her right away, but I can't. Cause I plan to give this lovely lady of mine,
It was a tiny surprise done up with the least props, the least $ spent, the least time spent.
Tell you guys in my next entry!! Hahaha!!!
After our decision. There comes Antz's first hurdle...
Bring this up to Jazs' parents
It seem perfectly fine when we go out together for dinner. But this issue... You know... How to ask.... It seems like a huge rock on my back...
But it's an 'No Way Out' thing to be completed. So I was dragged into her parents' room and force to 'whisper' out our plan. I think they somehow knew we are gonna ROM, after Jazs hinted they countless times since CNY 08. *Hee~ 'Green light given!
For my parents, we talk about it over a dinner. *No sweat! I guess our decision also give my mum something happy to look forward to at the end of 2008! And I'm certainly glad about it.
After showing them our proposal, it is time for
ANTZ'S PROPOSAL
It was around July 08, where we started sourcing out for rings... I have always taken a special liking on Soo Kee's Brilliant Rose.
* I think Jazs also like ba... Seem more like I decide! Haha!!
Erm.. Not really in fact, I did bring Jazs around most jewellery shops for surveying. She, too, like Brilliant Rose better. Along these trips, I was always acting as "Dear, there's be no surprise. Just take your pick here la..." Not sure if she wanna 'force' me to a corner, so as to propose to her. She will mostly pull me out of the shop, saying, "I will consider..."
Luckily, one of my colleague brought me to this Soo Kee branch located at Toa Payoh Hub, and introduce me to a friendly staff down there. What is most comfortable while being attended by her is that, she doesn't look down on a guy in GIO jeans & polo tee! (You may ask me for her name if you planning to get SooKee's stuffs there) I think even Jazs agreed, as we went 3 other Soo Kee outlets around Singapore.
One evening, I went over and brought for Jazs, her very first diamond ring! I was very excited to pass it to her right away, but I can't. Cause I plan to give this lovely lady of mine,
Surprise!
It was a tiny surprise done up with the least props, the least $ spent, the least time spent.
Tell you guys in my next entry!! Hahaha!!!
Sign off Monday, November 24, 2008
Friday, November 21, 2008
<--->It begins like this....<--->
Antz says :
When talking about how we made the decision to end our marital status as 'Single', I can only describe it as a very natural outcome. Since I was in ARMY, I was already thinking of it!!
Though we are 24 and 22 respectively, 'Too young for marriage' has never come into our minds. In fact we have been together for 8 years (Counting this year 2008). So we thought that better do so before our 'Steady status' reaches a decade! This year, was probably the time to tie the knot.
One thing which played a majority part in our decision - Feng Shui books!!
I started flipping through Feng Shui books in bookstores (after Lillian Too was being intro to me by my colleagues) It was Jan 08, where I was reading Year Outlook for RAT & COW 2008. It wrote something like this : "This is a good year to tie the knot for couples." At that moment I was thinking, really that coincidence? So I read another one (those A4 size Chinese 'Hong Swee' book), also the same!!
During the Chinese New Year Eve Channel 8 programme, that Feng Shui practitioner say exactly the similar stuff!!! Jazs & I were thinking, Really ma...
Counting the years... Staring at each other.... Wondering....
"Shall we?" I asked.
Jazs nodded in agreement.
Looking at each other, feeling simply blissful that we are confirming on this decision!
So up next is to choose the date of ROM.. I did another 'Lao ah pek' stunt. I didn't search the 'Tong shu', but I used the chinese calendar (Those where your parent tear a piece per day, with lots chinese writings) Using the 'TODAY suitable for : Wedding' to find the good date.
Don't laugh at me la.... One of my friend got her wedding date from 'Feng Shui Master' leh!! So not only me superstitious
So after long time of searching and discussion with my Mum, we landed on this date
Coincidence enough, this is a GOOD date! (Had already checked with Chinese GOD liao!! Courtesy of Jazs' Granny) *I really not that kinda old-brainy fella, please don't judge me with my above actions!!!
Anyway, it somehow makes us feel really good that it is SOoooo!! suitable for us to ROM on that day! = )
When talking about how we made the decision to end our marital status as 'Single', I can only describe it as a very natural outcome. Since I was in ARMY, I was already thinking of it!!
Though we are 24 and 22 respectively, 'Too young for marriage' has never come into our minds. In fact we have been together for 8 years (Counting this year 2008). So we thought that better do so before our 'Steady status' reaches a decade! This year, was probably the time to tie the knot.
One thing which played a majority part in our decision - Feng Shui books!!
I started flipping through Feng Shui books in bookstores (after Lillian Too was being intro to me by my colleagues) It was Jan 08, where I was reading Year Outlook for RAT & COW 2008. It wrote something like this : "This is a good year to tie the knot for couples." At that moment I was thinking, really that coincidence? So I read another one (those A4 size Chinese 'Hong Swee' book), also the same!!
During the Chinese New Year Eve Channel 8 programme, that Feng Shui practitioner say exactly the similar stuff!!! Jazs & I were thinking, Really ma...
Counting the years... Staring at each other.... Wondering....
"Shall we?" I asked.
Jazs nodded in agreement.
Looking at each other, feeling simply blissful that we are confirming on this decision!
So up next is to choose the date of ROM.. I did another 'Lao ah pek' stunt. I didn't search the 'Tong shu', but I used the chinese calendar (Those where your parent tear a piece per day, with lots chinese writings) Using the 'TODAY suitable for : Wedding' to find the good date.
Don't laugh at me la.... One of my friend got her wedding date from 'Feng Shui Master' leh!! So not only me superstitious
So after long time of searching and discussion with my Mum, we landed on this date
18th Dec 2008.
Coincidence enough, this is a GOOD date! (Had already checked with Chinese GOD liao!! Courtesy of Jazs' Granny) *I really not that kinda old-brainy fella, please don't judge me with my above actions!!!
Anyway, it somehow makes us feel really good that it is SOoooo!! suitable for us to ROM on that day! = )
Sign off Friday, November 21, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
<--->Greetings!!!<--->
Hi my dear friends!! We have finally set up this "Antz & Jazs" blog.
In here, we will let reveal to you all inside stories that answer to your 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?' and 'What?'
We will unveil all our brainstorming before we proceed to our BIG day on
18th Dec 2008, Thursday, 11.30am, at Hotel
Rendezvous.
Hang in there for our next entry!!
In here, we will let reveal to you all inside stories that answer to your 'How?', 'When?', 'Where?' and 'What?'
We will unveil all our brainstorming before we proceed to our BIG day on
18th Dec 2008, Thursday, 11.30am, at Hotel
Rendezvous.
Hang in there for our next entry!!
Sign off Monday, November 17, 2008
